2020 certainly has been an unexpected and difficult year for me, my family and many of my friends.  Despite this, I feel hopeful for the future and grateful for my many blessings.  I try to count my blessings EVERY day, and it is more of a focus over Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Holiday Blessings

Holiday Blessings

My gratitude list:

  1.  My health.
  2. My husband Matt who is SO kind and an excellent father, husband and provider.
  3. My son, Jacob who is smart, funny, interesting– us all recently getting a “do-over”.
  4. My son, Danny who is such a special, kind and unique young man.
  5. My Eau Claire Besties.
  6. My mom, and her living close to my family in Hudson.
  7. My sister, who is my lifelong best friend.
  8. The blown-glass ball that makes me remember my dad.
  9. The guitar-guy bottle opener that reminds me of my grandpa.
  10. The many beautiful memories of fun with my cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles at my grandparent’s home in Rice Lake.
  11. My local friends “The Goat Gang”.
  12. Having Sherry as a work-out buddy for the past 10 years.
  13. The 30-day Sobriety Solution book and it many life lessons.
  14. ALWAYS having enough….
  15. doTERRA as my business and loving what I do.
  16. My doTERRA teammates and customers — many who have become GREAT friends!
  17. My book club.
  18. Ivy and having had Cleo as a first dog.
  19. My beautiful home — I especially love our yard and my garden.
  20. Our trip to Germany.
  21. Our 25th Anniversary trip to Ireland.
  22. Caron Chiropractic and that my husband LOVES his job and helping people.
  23. School for Danny (and praying for a return to in-person school).
  24. Having Danny’s case-worker and main teacher (she is truly amazing).
  25. Our Cohen syndrome family (and finally getting Danny’s diagnosis at age 11).
  26. Rhinestone Raiders – the awesome volunteers, coaches and fans.

    Family Swimming With Dolphins

    Family Swimming With Dolphins

  27. Personal care workers who are also great friends for Danny.
  28. Holidays — especially Christmas
  29. Danny’s sight remaining stable at his last several checkups.
  30. Essential oils and how much they have benefited Danny.
  31. My faith and the promise of everlasting life — I look forward to meeting God and also being reunited with family members and friends I have lost.
  32. Family vacation and memories (swimming with dolphins, manatees, Hawaii, cruising, etc.)

I feel like I could go on and on counting my blessings.  I am always amazed at how many things I am thankful for after I get started thinking and praying about my blessings.  Thinking about my gratitudes always puts me in a good mood, and makes me feel special and loved.  My wish for you this Thanksgiving and holiday season is that you are healthy and able to enjoy a special time with your immediate family.

2020 Blessings

       2020 Blessings

Hugs & Health – Michelle